Valais · Hiking

Whr*

A 8.0-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland.

8.0 mi
one way
2,709 ft
climb
6,717 ft
high point
Point to point
route

WHR* is a 8.0-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,340 ft and 6,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,710 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Champex-Lac, about 0.8 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Bonhomme, La Breya and Luy Blanche. Durnandschluchtfälle is within about 3 miles. For camping, Relais d'Arpette and Neivilles TCS Camping are within about 6 miles. There are 11 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at WHR* for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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